Special Events

11
January
5:00 pm
Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

Second Saturday ArtWalk at AcA

Stop by Acadiana Center for the Arts during Second Saturday ArtWalk. Enjoy free admission, courtesy of Jones Walker, to our galleries while perusing a lovely selection of artworks. See what’s in each gallery here: https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/whats-happening/exhibitions ArtWalk occurs every month on the 2nd Saturday – 5pm-9pm. ...

Dark Red Graphic with Student Arts Expo Logo and Hand drawn doodles of art symbols
15
March
10:00 am
Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA

Lafayette Parish Student Arts Expo

Returning for its 15th year, Lafayette Parish Student Arts Expo is happening Saturday, March 15, 10am-5pm! Experience the arts at this year’s Expo with performances and visual arts exhibitions from our Lafayette Parish public schools. Student Arts Expo is a free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activities. Student Arts Expo is an explosion of creativity from the next generation of creative leaders. With 3 stages and 30 exhibition locations throughout Downtown Lafayette, Student Arts Expo is a true community event. The event showcases artwork and performances by more than 2,000 students from pre-K to 12th grade. Student Arts Expo features many day-long street activities, including a marching Art Parade, Art in Action live painting demonstrations, hands-on art Activities for All, and the Student Artist Market. ...

13
April
11:00 am

The Sunny Side Jazz Brunch

Acadiana Center for the Arts presents The Sunny Side Jazz Brunch, a benefit for the arts in Acadiana at the home of Kip and Carolyn Schumacher on Sunday, April 13. Celebrate the spring in your seersuckers, spring dresses and festive hats for this art-filled brunch on the lawn. The Sunny Side Jazz Brunch calls to the experiences of legendary Creole Jazz brunches at Commander’s Palace and Brennan’s and features a performance of classic New Orleans tunes from the Preservation Hall All Stars. All funds raised from the Sunny Side Jazz Brunch will support the AcA’s performing arts programs, offering national acts of music, dance, and theater in Lafayette, as well as the expansion of AcA’s Arts in Education work into new schools and parishes around the rural regions of Acadiana. Tickets and Sponsor Tables: Tickets are on sale to the public February 14, 2025.  Secure a spot early by joining the Host Committee as a sponsor. Host Committee Levels: Presenting – $5,000 Benefactor – $2,500 Patron – $1,500 Deadline for sponsor inclusion in mailed invitations is January 27, 2025. Deadline for sponsor inclusion in the printed program is March 31, 2025. Contact: Corinne Sprague, Development Director 337-233-7060, corinne@acadianacenterforthearts.org THANK YOU TO… Read More » ...

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